Singulair

Uses:
Singulair is used to control chronic asthma, helping to decrease the number of asthma attacks.

How to Take:
Take this medicine by mouth as directed, generally one tablet (10mg) daily in the evening with or without food. Keep taking this medicine every day, even during asthma attacks and periods when you have no asthma symptoms. Singulair does not relieve acute asthma attacks. Use your prescribed acute asthma attack medicines (and pre-exercise medicines for exercise-related asthma) as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific advice on your drug therapy. Do not decrease or stop any asthma medicine unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Report promptly to your doctor or pharmacist any worsening of asthma symptoms, if your short-acting inhaler use increases or if use exceeds the 24 hour maximum prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects:
Unusual weakness, stomach upset, diarrhea, cough, headache or mouth pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly stomach pain, fever, persistent sore throat or earache, muscle aches, yellowing eyes or skin, or numbness/tingling of hands or feet. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions:
Before using Singulair, tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies) or liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known whether Singulair is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially rifamycin antibiotics (e.g., rifampin); certain drugs which stimulate liver metabolism (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine); or other drugs for asthma. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Notes:
Do not share Singulair with others. Medical tests will be performed to monitor for effectiveness and possible side effects of Singulair.

Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Storage:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.